I've already searched around, and it would seem there's currently no root method unless you have Windows. I'm already rooted, but I'd like to help my mom root hers and she's back in Philly. She actually put CM10 on her Touchpad all by herself lol.
My guess is that she may just have to wait, but if anyone could point me in the right direction that'd be great. Thank You
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there is a way she can root it right now. she can go out and get herself a real computer!
I'm just kidding of course. what has to happen is for a dev (ie someone who knows what they are doing) that had a Mac to get involved. that's what has held up Mac root on every other device. which is kind of obvious I guess since you would need a Mac to make a root method for a Mac...
I'm not too used to Macs so I don't know if it's possible, but she could live boot her Mac onto a Linux distro, get wine, and do it the Windows way.
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Theoretically we could use Heimdall instead of Odin to flash the necessary bits. I am also without a windoz machine, so will hopefully find some time this weekend to try it out. I did see that Heimdall 4rc1 is supposed to support the sgn2. I'll post an update here if I find out any more.
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Also, she could run a virtual windows over the Mac os. There's Apple boot camp and Parallel.
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OK, here is what I figured out for getting root using Heimdall, which should work with Win, Mac, or Linux.
I found "How to Root and Install TWRP on Sprint Galaxy Note 2" where zedomax talks about rooting and in the video I heard mentioned Mac and Linux instructions and to go to http://galaxynote2root.com/ where I found examples of using Heimdall for Linux and Mac, though they are not specifically for the Sprint version.
So, what I did was get the latest Heimdall 1.4 Release Candidate 1 and compiled it on my Linux Mint desktop, though the precompiled 1.3.2 binaries found on the Heimdall home page should also work (get the Mac version here).
Instead of using the Sprint root method from galaxynote2root.com, I went with the CF-Auto-Root v1.0 compliments of chainfire.
Next I downloaded the Sprint SGN II CF-Auto-Root package from the bottom of http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/.
Then unzipped the file to get CF-Auto-Root-t0ltespr-sphl900.tar.md5 which I further extracted to get cache.img and recovery.img.
Then simply booted my phone into download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot and when prompted press VolUp) and connected the phone to my computer and ran:
sudo heimdall flash --cache cache.img --recovery recovery.img
That's it! This will install SuperSU v0.96 and after rebooting I found the play store has an update to v0.97. This method also preserves the stock recovery, so I also installed TWRP 2.3.1.1 using the GooManager Android App Install Method.
Finally, I rebooted into recovery and did a full backup of the phone making sure to also backup the EFS partition as suggested here which has other useful information.
Hope this helps and isn't too confusing to follow.
Thanks for the info, but I'm either going to need something like the toolkit for Windows in a Mac environment or files & commands that can be pushed through terminal. Any updates on this?
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You only need two things. The mac version of heimdall and the cf-autoroot package for our phone. Then just flash the cache and recovery images from the terminal.
At that point you will have root and can also install TWRP for flashing other ROMs and things.
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I've been searching for a guide that shows how to root the e4gt using Heimdall in linux. I can't find anything specific and I'm definitely not familiar with the way these things are rooted/flashed. I flashed my Evo like every 2-3 weeks. I also rooted through adb, but this is greek to me. Can someone point me in the right direction please? I have tried odin through virtualbox in Ubuntu but I am not having any luck. Thanks in advance.
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From my understanding, you can flash just like Odin, but being more specific. You can flash a kernel to the kernel, modem to modem, etc.
Here is Heimdall with some basic instructions. v 1.3.0 has a graphical interface.
Download the pit file from the E4GT forum, and the rooted kernel you want, in a .tar format.
As I posted in another thread: To flash the kernel, click on the "flash" tab. Click "browse" for the proper PIT file and select the E4GT PIT file. Click "Add". Under "Partition Name" select "Kernel" then browse. Select the .tar file of the kernel you want to flash. Put your phone into download mode, attach, then click "start" when everything's ready.
I haven't done it to the E4GT yet, so I have no idea if it will work and claim no responsibility if you brick your phone. Personally, I'm too timid to try right now.
ODIN flashable files are all tarballs even if their extension isn't .tar. Extract them using 'tar -xvf filename'. The files inside are named for what they are with the exception of the kernel, which is called zImage.
Installing Heimdall varies by Linux distro, so install it according to your distro's instructions. I use Arch and it's in the AUR so I just used yaourt to install version 1.3.
Screw the UI, go commando line and type 'heimdall'. It will print out its usage. You can pretty much figure out what options to use based on the filenames that extracted from your tarball.
Put your phone into download mode (power all the way off, wait a sec, then hold Volume Down, the Home button on the front, and Power, then Volume Up when you get the warning screen). I haven't taken the time to figure out why, but sometimes I don't have to hold the Home button and sometimes I do. May have something to do with what ROM I was running at the time?
Attach the phone to the USB cable attached to your bad-ass Linux machine. Type 'heimdall detect'. If it tells you 'Detected' and doesn't error out, you're good to flash. If you're paranoid, do it a second time. If it errors, get thee to googlin'.
Next type 'heimdall flash --kernel zImage' and it will flash that kernel to your phone and it will reboot. If there are more files than just zImage, use the appropriate options. I read somewhere that it is recommended to use every file in the tarball--don't skip any unless you're very sure what you're doing.
Note: You need super-user privileges to run these commands so either su to root or use sudo.
It really is all that easy! And I can confirm that Heimdall v1.3 works with my ET4G. I've used it to flash the Zedo, Shabby and Stock kernels from two different Arch Linux machines.
And you hardly ever need the PIT file to flash. The only time you ever need it is if you're repartitioning.
Oh, and I am just sharing my procedures here--not telling you to do them--so I am not responsible in any way|shape|form for whatever you do to your phone.
Heimdall flash via b1g.p0ppa's instructions a success. Flash via the GUI a no go. Thanks dude!
b1g.p0ppa said:
ODIN flashable files are all tarballs even if their extension isn't .tar. Extract them using 'tar -xvf filename'. The files inside are named for what they are with the exception of the kernel, which is called zImage.
Installing Heimdall varies by Linux distro, so install it according to your distro's instructions. I use Arch and it's in the AUR so I just used yaourt to install version 1.3.
Screw the UI, go commando line and type 'heimdall'. It will print out its usage. You can pretty much figure out what options to use based on the filenames that extracted from your tarball.
Put your phone into download mode (power all the way off, wait a sec, then hold Volume Down, the Home button on the front, and Power, then Volume Up when you get the warning screen). I haven't taken the time to figure out why, but sometimes I don't have to hold the Home button and sometimes I do. May have something to do with what ROM I was running at the time?
Attach the phone to the USB cable attached to your bad-ass Linux machine. Type 'heimdall detect'. If it tells you 'Detected' and doesn't error out, you're good to flash. If you're paranoid, do it a second time. If it errors, get thee to googlin'.
Next type 'heimdall flash --kernel zImage' and it will flash that kernel to your phone and it will reboot. If there are more files than just zImage, use the appropriate options. I read somewhere that it is recommended to use every file in the tarball--don't skip any unless you're very sure what you're doing.
Note: You need super-user privileges to run these commands so either su to root or use sudo.
It really is all that easy! And I can confirm that Heimdall v1.3 works with my ET4G. I've used it to flash the Zedo, Shabby and Stock kernels from two different Arch Linux machines.
And you hardly ever need the PIT file to flash. The only time you ever need it is if you're repartitioning.
Oh, and I am just sharing my procedures here--not telling you to do them--so I am not responsible in any way|shape|form for whatever you do to your phone.
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That is exactly what I was looking for. Just to make sure that I understand you correctly, by flashing the kernel as you instructed above that will root my phone? If that's the case that is very simple. Thank you very much. I'm running Ubuntu 11.04 btw which I was able to get a .deb for Heimdall.
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Yep. A long as you make sure to download a pre-rooted kernel it will.
If you haven't flashed anything at all yet, have you experienced the loss of signal problem that people are reporting? They're asking people to share their experiences in one of the other threads.
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Yep. A long as you make sure to download a pre-rooted kernel it will.
If you haven't flashed anything at all yet, have you experienced the loss of signal problem that people are reporting? They're asking people to share their experiences in one of the other threads.
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Wow that is so much easier than my Evo ever was. To answer your question, no I haven't had any of the LOS problems yet. Hopefully I never do lol. That's one of the things that has me concerned about rooting right now. Now that I know how to do it I might just wait for a few more roms to come out. I'm really curious to see how CM does on this phone. Thanks again for your help.
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SGH-T989 UVKID // Insecure // Root // Busybox
What does all this mean?
As many of you know, we can already root our phone's but if you want to bypass all the extra steps ClockworkMod brings with it, I've got a kernel and an easier method just for you.
Features
Code:
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# ADDITIONAL_DEFAULT_PROPERTIES
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ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=0
ro.debuggable=1
persist.service.adb.enable=1
Code:
/sbin/*
/sbin/userscript.sh //runs the script that installs root
/sbin/su //the superuser binary we all know and love
/sbin/superuser.apk //a neat little app to manage all your root permissions
/sbin/busybox //the busybox binary we all know and love, that keep developers happy
Once you flash this you will have a fully rooted T-Mobile Galaxy S II, that also carries the benefits of an insecure kernel.
Why should you root your SGSII?
There a whole bunch of reasons a person would want to root there brand new SGSII. Any and all of the root applications in the market, some of the best apps at that, require you to root your phone.
By rooting your phone you also gain access to flash roms and themes that are popping up around the Android Development forum, by flashing ClockworkMod Recovery with Rom Manager.
What is better about this root method compared to Slayher's original method?
Since the root is maintained mostly inside of the kernel, removing root is as easy as flashing the stock kernel I posted and uninstalling the Superuser app.
Downloads
You can reference the second post on how to flash the kernel itself, but you can grab it from here now.
If you like my work..
and wish to donate you can buy me my very own T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II by using the details posted here.
How to Flash
We are going to be using Odin in this explanation to flash the stock kernel to your phone.
Downloads
First you are going to want to start by downloading all the needed files onto your computer and then place them onto your Desktop.
Samsung Kies
Odin3-v1.85.zip
SGH-T989-UVKID-Insecure-Root.tar
Process
Once you have everything downloaded and on your desktop, you are going to want to first install kies.
After this is done you should restart your computer for proper driver installation.
Next, extract Odin to a new folder on your Desktop. Leave the tar in the form it is.
Now, open up Odin by double clicking the .exe in the folder you extracted it to.
The most important step is now, you need to put your device into Download/ODIN mode so your computer will recognize it and be able to flash to it. To do this simply turn your phone off completely (or pull the battery). Then you are going to want to use the following button combination to force your device into download mode:
Hold the volume up/down and power button all at the same time.
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Now ODIN should have recognized your device ( it may take a while for the drivers to complete installation so don't panic the first time).
Lastly, we want to click on the PDA button and then search for the SGH-T989-UVKID-Insecure-Root.tar we download earlier and placed on the Desktop.
If all of the above has taken place you are free to hit the Start button.
Done!
If all has gone well at this point the flash should be proven successful and your phone should reboot like normal.
If so, please feel pressured to give yourself a pat on the back, that was tough!
You da man!
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So im guessing this supports init.d?
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How to Flash
We are going to be using Odin in this explanation to flash the stock kernel to your phone.
Downloads
First you are going to want to start by downloading all the needed files onto your computer and then place them onto your Desktop.
Samsung Kies
Odin3-v1.85.zip
SGH-T989-UVKID-Insecure-Root.tar
Process
Once you have everything downloaded and on your desktop, you are going to want to first install kies.
After this is done you should restart your computer for proper driver installation.
Next, extract Odin to a new folder on your Desktop. Leave the tar in the form it is.
Now, open up Odin by double clicking the .exe in the folder you extracted it to.
The most important step is now, you need to put your device into Download/ODIN mode so your computer will recognize it and be able to flash to it. To do this simply turn your phone off completely (or pull the battery). Then you are going to want to use the following button combination to force your device into download mode:
Now ODIN should have recognized your device ( it may take a while for the drivers to complete installation so don't panic the first time).
Lastly, we want to click on the PDA button and then search for the SGH-T989-UVKID-Insecure-Root.tar we download earlier and placed on the Desktop.
If all of the above has taken place you are free to hit the Start button.
Done!
If all has gone well at this point the flash should be proven successful and your phone should reboot like normal.
If so, please feel pressured to give yourself a pat on the back, that was tough!
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I am already rooted, can I still Odin this on top.
sebmw said:
I am already rooted, can I still Odin this on top.
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Yes, it won't hurt anything.
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Thanks so much! Just flashed this with odin and went without a problem!
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I'm planning on picking up my Galaxy S2 from Telus once it gets released (end of the week I've heard). Will this method work on the Telus version?
I noticed the original 784MB I had dropped to 778MB after flashing is this normal.
TY
Rooting this way is ridiculously easy, especially for those of us who don't want to muck about with a custom CWR or custom ROM just yet. Basically, all I wanted to do was to have Titanium Backup running and to delete that annoying tethering manager app!
You might want to clarify that you press both Vol+ and Vol- simultaneously then plug in the USB. The other way you mention (Vol+, Vol-, Power) puts the device into recovery not download mode.
Kudos!
kennyp987 said:
So im guessing this supports init.d?
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Yes it does.
marleyfan61 said:
I'm planning on picking up my Galaxy S2 from Telus once it gets released (end of the week I've heard). Will this method work on the Telus version?
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No, once I am able to work with those on Telus to figure certain things out I will also develop there, do not flash anything from this forum though.
sebmw said:
I noticed the original 784MB I had dropped to 778MB after flashing is this normal.
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Yes, you should notice that the Superuser application is installed upon flashing and a few root binaries are copied over to /system/bin so the drop in size is due to that, and actually occurs with any root method, not just this.
bubby323 said:
No, once I am able to work with those on Telus to figure certain things out I will also develop there, do not flash anything from this forum though.
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What kind of things would you be needing for the Telus version? I am going to the store as soon as it opens to get it
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How will the coming update for wifi calling effect this flash? Should I wait til after that update?
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I have a the telus version in hand, what do you need from it. I'm no dev but am happy to follow directions.
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If this kernel is insecure how can we expect it to perform any of its tasks confidently?
Thanks for the info but fyi the download link for Odin is broken.
Edit: looks like its the inspiringandroid page that is down. Does anyone have a mirror somewhere?
I came here to ask the same thing as above. Is there a mirror somewhere? Thanks in advance!
I am having the same problem as others. The SGH-T989-UVKID-Insecure-Root.tar link is down. Anyone have an alternate source for this file?
Hi there,
Not sure if anyone can help me out here, but I have been looking all day for a thread which I used probably back in october to root my s3, it doesn't use ODIN, and it doesn't trip counter, I think the method involve me transferring some file which gave me temporary root and add some other file to finish the root process. Now i'm trying to help my sister to root her s3, and would like to use the same method because I don't have a PC to use ODIN.
J
If you have a Linux box or Mac you can use heimdall which is a terminal version of Odin.
On the other hand, I know the root method you are talking about but I can't find it.
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I'm stuck on my still crappy Macbook--my first 4.1.1 N2 rooted easy using heimdall (months ago), and the respective images in the root guide.
Well, after a warrantee replacement that has shipped with 4.1.2 that method is a no-go.
Anyone have the updated recovery file for heimdall on OSX?
I believe that Heimdall Flasher flashes .md5 rom files. Use STANDART in Heimdall to flash a .md5 rom file into SGH-T889 Galaxy Note 2.
Root66 root injected stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33738396&postcount=1
Some other stock roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102380
Heimdall Flasher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33074572
Thank you for that--still not clear on the tool.
I've always used the full "Heimdall Suite". I've never seen the "flasher".
I'll have to check it out while I wait another warrantee N2 (today's delivery came with an obstructed notification light).
You'd think with all of us poor saps stuck using OSX there would be a little more support--alas, was just about to build my own windows7 laptop when the wife and I decided to move half way across the country. *tear*
Nope. The flasher is a no-go.
Tries to run as an .exe file and that is a roadblock in OSX. I'm DL'ing a stock injected rom and going to try and run that through Heimdall...sucks all newer replacements have gone to 4.1.2.
Heimdall Suite. Still handles .md5 rom files. Check it out.
Heimdall Project page
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
The Heimdall Suite for Mac
https://bitbucket.org/benjamin_dobell/heimdall/downloads/heimdall-suite-1.4.0-mac.dmg
Root66 root injected stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...96&postcount=1
Some other stock roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2102380
JaguarXT said:
Heimdall Suite. Still handles .md5 rom files. Check it out.
Heimdall Project page
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
The Heimdall Suite for Mac
https://bitbucket.org/benjamin_dobell/heimdall/downloads/heimdall-suite-1.4.0-mac.dmg
Root66 root injected stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...96&postcount=1
Some other stock roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2102380
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I've tried extracting the md5s and I am getting a "missing XML files" prompt no matter which one I use...All it really needs is a .pit file to flash, or hell, even just the recovery.img. Sadly, the macbook refuses to open and separate the packages to let me get at them.
*sign* I hate OSX.
I don't have ... well no Macs. The reason being that Apple limits too much to their own ecosystem. So I can't look at their version of Heimdall Suite. I will play with the Windows version. reading the documentations The file needs firmware.xml to validate the rom. This is the developers way of making Heimdall safer than Odin. So the rom has to be created into Heimdall Firmware Package. Then flashed.
That makes sense. It seems all the initial exploits worked nice and easy, but since the update all hell has broken. I'm going to try and find a Windows box and just use odin.
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TheSneakerWhore said:
That makes sense. It seems all the initial exploits worked nice and easy, but since the update all hell has broken. I'm going to try and find a Windows box and just use odin.
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If your Mac will allow you just boot camp into windows (first install windows of course), then install from there. If your Mac doesn't allow you to boot camp into windows then that can be a good reason to purchase a new mac.
Sadly it won't run bootcamp. And I'll never ever buy another Apple product. Looking into cheap net books right now just in case I cannot find a Windows box in the next 2 days.
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I never tried Mobile Odin. But with the Pro version has a EverRoot mode that will root while flashing. Flashes while on your device. Same developer, Chainfire, as SuperSU Pro and [root] Triangle Away apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro
JaguarXT said:
I never tried Mobile Odin. But with the Pro version has a EverRoot mode that will root while flashing. Flashes while on your device. Same developer, Chainfire, as SuperSU Pro and [root] Triangle Away apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro
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I was just looking into that--might be the quickest solution for my sad position.
Hi. I have a new GS4 arriving in a few days and wanted to find out what needs to be done in order to use titanium backup and to do a nandroid.
I have read conflicting stories that it needs to be fully rooted, that it only needs the bootloader unlocked, and that the bootloader comes already unlocked on the T-Mobile version. Can someone please clarify for me? I don't need to flash a custom ROM or kernel or anything like that. The phone is for my son, so all I want is to be able to do full backups for him. Thanks.
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You need to be rooted.
-Titanium BU will backup your app plus app data
-For a nandroid backup you'll need to have a custom recovery (ie CWM, TWRP)
I used this for root (it will install SU binary and app, plus stock recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
To install custom recovery you can use Odin to flash the tar version or use ROM manager, GOO ect depending on the recovery you want.
Everything baseballfanz posted.
The M919 Bootloader comes Unlocked outta the box.
For years, I've used Titanium Backup with the Pro key. Excellentsand theGGold Standard. Does everything except pour your coffee
I also use My Backup Pro as a redundancy. I primarily use it to backup & restore my Call Logs, MMS, SMS, etc . It also backs up & restores Apps and Data. I set it to back on a schedule.
For a Custom Recovery, I use TWRP 2.5.0.2.
https://hotfile.com/dl/230303459/7ce1553/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.2-jfltexx.tar.html
If you decide to flash TWRP, don't flash with Goo Manager as it will install TWRP 2.6.0.0 of which known issues have been reported. TWRP 2.5.0.2 has very little issues if any. I've been using it for months without any issues. Working flawlessly. TWRP also gets installed with ODIN. If you need the steps, let me know and I'll post them.
For Rooting, I also use CF-AUTO-ROOT by Chainfire installed with ODIN. Easy as pie, or however that saying goes.
Any questions, post away
Thanks to both of you. I'm already familiar with Titanium as I use the pro version on my tmo MT4G, rooted with cwm and running cyanogen. At least for now. I'll be getting myself the GS4 as well soon. So I know the virtues of using TB.
However, my son wants to stick with stock and get ota updates and I want him to be able to remove bloatware, backup everything, and be able to tweak a few things like the whole YouTube link issue(if it's still an issue) so we're looking for a reasonable compromise.
I also currently use cwm ROM manager app, droidwall, and spare parts+ which I would like to put on his phone if they will work.
Biker1... When you say bootloader comes unlocked, that's for the tmo one we will be getting?
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Yes the T-mobile version M919 come with an unlocked bootloader.
OK thx good to know. So what will be my first step when unboxing it in order to be able to use the aforementioned apps? I also have root explorer, mybackup root, s2e, and superuser on the MT4G if they will be useful on the GS4.
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Sorraia3 said:
OK thx good to know. So what will be my first step when unboxing it in order to be able to use the aforementioned apps? I also have root explorer, mybackup root, s2e, and superuser on the MT4G if they will be useful on the GS4.
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Charge the battery fully!
Make sure you have a good known working usb cable. You should as it will be a new one.
You wanna have enough juice to do your installations and if things run a little long, you don't wanna get stuck in the middle
You have those Rooted apps so you can root the S4 using:
CF-AUTO-ROOT by Chainfire using ODIN. I'll post a link soon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
In addition, install a Custom Recovery. There are a few good ones.
Personally, I use TWRP 2.5.0.2
Don't use Goo Manager as that will install version 2.6.0.0 which has known issues. Been using 2.5.0.2 for months without issue, but you can use a custom recovery of your choice of course.
So:
Charge battery
Have a good usb cable
ODIN CF-AUTO-ROOT
Boot
ODIN Custom Recovery
Boot
Check you S4 to make sure you're good to go.
Make a Nandroid
Install your Apps
When ready, download and Flash a ROM and Enjoy
OK it seems he really wants a chance to play with it out of the box. So, once its charged, it's his for now. I'm wondering though, if the bootloader is unlocked already does that mean if we choose to root it at a later date it won't need to be wiped or will it still lose anything not on the sd card?
I already went through this with one son who got a new phone and ended up losing everything on the old one because he wouldn't let me root it from the start and back things up. But that phone would've required a full wipe when I unlocked the bootloader.
If this guy starts setting things up and installing apps and data and such, and then wants me to root it for TB, will he lose everything?
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OK it seems he really wants a chance to play with it out of the box. So, once its charged, it's his for now. I'm wondering though, if the bootloader is unlocked already does that mean if we choose to root it at a later date it won't need to be wiped or will it still lose anything not on the sd card?
I already went through this with one son who got a new phone and ended up losing everything on the old one because he wouldn't let me root it from the start and back things up. But that phone would've required a full wipe when I unlocked the bootloader.
If this guy starts setting things up and installing apps and data and such, and then wants me to root it for TB, will he lose everything?
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No. You can Root ltr on and not lose anything.
Rooting via CF-AUTO-ROOT via ODIN will not cause you to have to Wipe anything.
He can always back up his files every once in a while to his pc, which you would do whether you're gonna Root or not, for that 'Just in case' moment. You know, Murphy's Law
I don't do that as often as I should.
If there's a time when you have to Wipe device memory, you'd just transfer the files to the pc and/or SD card.
If everything's good to go, and you're ready to Root, But things go wrong (Murphy's Law again) and you have to wipe Internal but you didn't save the files, you'll be outta luck, but that can happen anytime. So just back up once in a while. Better safe than sorry........
What will most likely happen:
- your son will dl files, games, etc.
- later on, days, weeks, months, he'll want to Root
- you'll ODIN CF-AUTO -ROOT by Chainfire and you'll be good to go.
- after installing Recovery and TiBu, you'll back up the data on the device,and that's it.
OK... That's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks so much!
Alrighty so, Odin is the program I will use to access the adb commands on the pc, correct? And I get that from where?
And the cf root file? Is there a handy link? Steps to follow, a guide perhaps?
After that's done I assume I have to flash the recovery? I prefer cwm. Or is that part of the cf/odin process?
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OK... That's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks so much!
Alrighty so, Odin is the program I will use to access the adb commands on the pc, correct? And I get that from where?
And the cf root file? Is there a handy link? Steps to follow, a guide perhaps?
After that's done I assume I have to flash the recovery? I prefer cwm. Or is that part of the cf/odin process?
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The CF-AUTO-ROOT link is posted previously. You install with ODIN.
I'll get you a link to ODIN so you can see what it's about.
You dl ODIN on your pc. You need drivers installed on your pc to recognize your S4.
You put tar files in the appropriate ODIN boxes
Tar files can be extracted from zip files.
You have to follow ODIN instructions exactly.
I'm briefly going through the basics as you really need to read the associated threads so you get an idea how the process works, then you'll probably have some questions which we can answer.
I'm not sure if CWM Recovery is installed via ODIN.
TWRP is. I use Version 2.5.0.2. But you can use CWM. There's a thread to show you howttoiinstall.
Root with CF-AUTO-ROOT via ODIN 3.07
Install Recovery (method depends on choice of Recovery)
Make a Nandroid backup
Then you can install, flash, etc. etc.....
Ok so he decided it was easy and quick enough to let me do it now. I'm following the thread instructions. I have the cf root and odin files. I run odin, check pda and pick the cf root file. I turn off phone, go into download mode and get the green android that says downloading do not turn off target. Now what?
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Ok so he decided it was easy and quick enough to let me do it now. I'm following the thread instructions. I have the cf root and odin files. I run odin, check pda and pick the cf root file. I turn off phone, go into download mode and get the green android that says downloading do not turn off target. Now what?
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Connect to pc usb port to:
- a known working port
- with a known working usb cable. Stock cable should be fine.
HOLD ON
WAIT!
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Ok so he decided it was easy and quick enough to let me do it now. I'm following the thread instructions. I have the cf root and odin files. I run odin, check pda and pick the cf root file. I turn off phone, go into download mode and get the green android that says downloading do not turn off target. Now what?
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-Plug phone into USB cord attached to pc
-It might need to install drivers just wait till that's done
-Click on START button on Odin
Everything you need to know is posted in the CF, auto root post.
Post=2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41797153
Nothing happens. Its just me and the little green android sitting here staring at each other.
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You're doing it backwards.
Open up ODIN
After you have s4 in dl mode
Plug into usb on pc
Wait for phone to be recognized via COM Port
THEN put tar files in PDA slot and check appropriate boxes
AsiI explained previously, learning the process is extremely important, and without being there, so to speak, things can go wrong, Fast....
It found the phone, said had the samsung drivers then nothing. It's not showing up under ID:COM and I still have my little green friend again.
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It found the phone, said had the samsung drivers then nothing. It's not showing up under ID:COM and I still have my little green friend again.
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Is the COM Port showing
COM 1 or another number and showing in Blue or Green
No
Its not the usb port, I don't think anyway. Mouse works in both.
Of course I am on a crappy vista laptop... Think I'd have better luck using the xp desktop?
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